1. Karate-do
begins with courtesy and ends with rei.
2. There is no
first strike in karate.
3. Karate is an
aid to justice.
4. First know
yourself before attempting to know others.
5. Spirit first,
technique second.
6. Always be
ready to release your mind.
7. Accidents
arise from negligence.
8. Do not think
that karate training is only in the dojo.
9. It will take
your entire life to learn karate, there is no limit.
10. Put your
everyday living into karate and you will find "Myo" (subtle secrets).
11. Karate is
like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly, it will cool.
12. Do not think
that you have to win, think rather that you do not have to lose.
13. Victory
depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable
ones.
14. The out come
of the battle depends on how you handle weakness and strength.
15. Think of your
opponents hands and feet as swords.
16. When you
leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you.
17. Beginners
must master low stance and posture, natural body positions are for the
advanced.
18. Practicing a
kata exactly is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another.
19. Do not forget
to correctly apply: strength and weakness of power, stretching and contraction
of the body, and slowness and speed of techniques.
20. Always think
and devise ways to live the precepts of karate-do every day.
